🎤Every Eminem Album Ranked

The Marshall Mathers LP▲ Rising

Eminem's 2000 breakthrough turned personal trauma and controversy into a cultural phenomenon that defined early-2000s rap. Its raw storytelling and technical skill set the bar for everything that followed.

Year: 2000Sales: 35 MMetacritic: 78/10Tracks: 18Peak Chart: 1

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Recovery▲ Rising

2010's comeback album traded shock for sobriety themes and stadium anthems, proving longevity after personal struggles. It marked a mature pivot that still delivered hits.

Year: 2010Sales: 15 MMetacritic: 63/10Tracks: 17Peak Chart: 1

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The Slim Shady LP▲ Rising

The 1999 major-label debut introduced Slim Shady's dark humor and shock value, launching Eminem into stardom. It remains the most unfiltered entry in his catalog.

Year: 1999Sales: 18 MMetacritic: 78/10Tracks: 20Peak Chart: 2

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The Marshall Mathers LP 2▲ Rising

2013's sequel revisited old themes with sharper production and guest features, earning strong critical nods. It proved Eminem could still command attention decades in.

Year: 2013Sales: 12 MMetacritic: 72/10Tracks: 16Peak Chart: 1

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Encore▲ Rising

2004's rushed follow-up to massive success showed signs of fatigue but still produced chart-toppers. It marked the end of his initial peak era.

Year: 2004Sales: 11 MMetacritic: 64/10Tracks: 20Peak Chart: 1

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Kamikaze▲ Rising

The surprise 2018 drop silenced doubters with aggressive bars and direct disses aimed at critics. It showed Eminem still had the hunger for quick-strike projects.

Year: 2018Sales: 3 MMetacritic: 62/10Tracks: 13Peak Chart: 1

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The Eminem Show

2002's polished follow-up balanced mainstream hooks with introspective tracks, becoming his biggest commercial seller. It showed Eminem could evolve without losing edge.

Year: 2002Sales: 30 MMetacritic: 75/10Tracks: 20Peak Chart: 1

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Music to Be Murdered By▲ Rising

2020's double-album experiment mixed dark concepts with high-output flows, landing during pandemic isolation. It highlighted his continued work ethic.

Year: 2020Sales: 4 MMetacritic: 61/10Tracks: 20Peak Chart: 1

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Revival▲ Rising

2017's politically charged album arrived amid cultural shifts but received the harshest reviews of his career. It tested his relevance in a new era.

Year: 2017Sales: 2 MMetacritic: 50/10Tracks: 19Peak Chart: 1

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Shady XV▲ Rising

2014's two-disc set celebrated the label's 15th anniversary with new and old tracks. It mixed celebration with fresh material.

Year: 2014Sales: 1 MMetacritic: 53/10Tracks: 28Peak Chart: 3

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Relapse▲ Rising

2009's return after hiatus leaned into horrorcore and accents, dividing fans but showing creative risk. It was a bold but polarizing comeback statement.

Year: 2009Sales: 5 MMetacritic: 59/10Tracks: 20Peak Chart: 1

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Infinite

The 1996 underground debut laid groundwork with jazz samples and hungry flows before fame hit. It remains a raw starting point for completists.

Year: 1996Sales: 0.1 MMetacritic: —Tracks: 11Peak Chart: —

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Straight from the Lab▲ Rising

2003 EP collected leaked tracks and freestyles during the Encore era. It gave fans raw material between albums.

Year: 2003Sales: 0.2 MMetacritic: —Tracks: 7Peak Chart: —

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8 Mile Soundtrack

2002's film companion featured key Eminem originals that advanced his cinematic crossover. It captured the moment perfectly.

Year: 2002Sales: 5 MMetacritic: 74/10Tracks: 16Peak Chart: 1

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The Death of Slim Shady▲ Rising

2024's concept album attempted to retire his alter ego with meta storytelling. It closed a chapter but divided listeners on execution.

Year: 2024Sales: 1 MMetacritic: 58/10Tracks: 19Peak Chart: 1

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Eminem Presents: The Re-Up

2006 Shady Records compilation spotlighted the label roster with Eminem tracks mixed in. It bridged the gap between solo projects.

Year: 2006Sales: 1 MMetacritic: 59/10Tracks: 22Peak Chart: 2

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Music to Be Murdered By: Side B▲ Rising

2020's surprise expansion added more tracks to the original album. It showed continued momentum in the streaming era.

Year: 2020Sales: 1 MMetacritic: —Tracks: 16Peak Chart: 3

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The Slim Shady EP

1997 independent release previewed the Slim Shady persona before major-label success. It remains a key early document of his evolution.

Year: 1997Sales: 0.05 MMetacritic: —Tracks: 10Peak Chart: —

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Devil's Night▼ Falling

2001 D12 debut featured heavy Eminem involvement and production. It captured the crew's chaotic energy at peak fame.

Year: 2001Sales: 2 MMetacritic: 58/10Tracks: 19Peak Chart: 1

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Curtain Call: The Hits▼ Falling

2005 compilation captured the first era's biggest singles in one package. It served as a victory lap before the hiatus.

Year: 2005Sales: 7 MMetacritic: —Tracks: 17Peak Chart: 1

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Hell: The Sequel

2011 Bad Meets Evil project paired Eminem with Royce da 5'9" for aggressive chemistry. It delivered high-energy bars outside solo constraints.

Year: 2011Sales: 1 MMetacritic: 67/10Tracks: 11Peak Chart: 1

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The Marshall Mathers LP (Expanded Edition)

2020 reissue added bonus tracks to the classic, refreshing its legacy for new listeners. It extended the album's reach without changing its core.

Year: 2020Sales: 1 MMetacritic: —Tracks: 22Peak Chart: —

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D12 World

2004 D12 follow-up again leaned on Eminem's star power and beats. It extended the group's moment but showed diminishing returns.

Year: 2004Sales: 2 MMetacritic: 60/10Tracks: 20Peak Chart: 1

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Eminem Presents: Shady XV▼ Falling

2014 label compilation doubled as a career retrospective with new cuts. It bridged past and present Shady output.

Year: 2014Sales: 1 MMetacritic: 53/10Tracks: 28Peak Chart: 3

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The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (Deluxe)▼ Falling

2013 deluxe edition added bonus tracks and remixes to the sequel album. It offered extra value for dedicated fans.

Year: 2013Sales: 1 MMetacritic: —Tracks: 21Peak Chart: —

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